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President Bola Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun from his position as Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

Senior police officials and sources within the Police Service Commission (PSC) confirmed the development on Tuesday and confirmed that Tinubu ordered Egbetokun’s removal from office.

He is to be succeeded by Tunji Disu, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.

“Egbetokun was at the (Presidential) Villa yesterday and was told to go and prepare his handover notes. I believe he has done that already, and he will be handing over to Tunji Disu,” one of the sources told online newspaper, SaharaReporters.

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Another source alleged that the President asked him to step aside amid mounting controversies and health concerns.

“He is incompetent and the scandals are just too many. He is power-drunk. The President said he should leave to focus on getting treatment for himself. You know, he has kidney-related medical issues,” the source claimed.

Sources also said some police officers celebrated news of his removal.

“Police officers jubilated on Monday when they heard the news. The First Lady, Remi Tinubu, wanted him to stay, but the President was adamant. She fought that he should remain in office despite all the scandals,” another source claimed.

More details soon…